By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Thursday accredited six Foreign Defence Advisers and Attaches posted to Nigeria by their respective countries. The countries are Angola, Brazil, China, France, India and South Sudan. The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, said the accreditation placed a stampContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The National Civil Society Council (NCSCN) has appealed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to expedite action on the passage of the Peace Corps of Nigeria Bill. The Executive Director, NCSCN, Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja at commemoration of 27th anniversary ofContinue Reading
By Douglas Okoro Mr Joseph Nwachukwu, the Deputy State Commandant of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ebonyi Command, has bowed out of service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. Nwachukwu, who began his career with NDLEA in 2001, was honoured at a colourful send-off ceremony held onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna has again emerged as the best performing institution in admission compliance at the 2025 National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Awards (NAPTAP-M). The awards was organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to recognise institutions that upheld integrity, transparency,Continue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Executive Council has approved N7.7billion for procurement of two aircraft to combat banditry, kidnapping and other forms of security threats in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the procurement of the aircraft was approved during theContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military is committed to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of troops in various theatres of operations. Musa said this on Wednesday in an address at the Defence Headquarters 2025 First Bi-Annual Sensitisation Training on Stress Management,Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) on Tuesday commenced a 5-day training workshop for its personnel on doctrine development to enhance their operational skills. The Commander of TRADOC, Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, who delivered the keynote address, spoke on: “Enhancing Doctrine Development for Effective TrainingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commander-General, Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Dr Joshua Osatimehin, has declared support for Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue to equip local vigilantes and forest guards to protect the people. Osatimehin, represented by the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Intelligence, Dr John Metchie, stated this whileContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje/Kennedy Sheyin The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says the efforts of the military have played a crucial role in maintaining Nigeria’s resilience and strength in spite of security challenges. Ribadu stated this on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the Joint Doctrine and Welfare Centre Nigeria,Continue Reading
Terrorists By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), on Sunday, launched precision air strikes against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Mandara mountains are a rugged volcanic mountain range locatedContinue Reading
